Students and teachers benefit from extensive online library of images.
San Carlos, CA – August 19, 2008, –Luidia Inc., a leading provider of innovative interactive whiteboard systems, today announced the release of a new version of eBeam® software for interactive projection environments in classrooms. eBeam Interact v.2.1 provides new and improved functionality, such as Screen Recording and Scrapbook Image Writer, and allows teachers to access easily an extensive online image gallery.
The upgraded screen recording feature allows users to: record everything that happens on the desktop and include voice tracks from the computer’s microphone, playback instantly in the eBeam movie player, and then save the recordings as .avi, .wmv, or .swf (Flash) movies.
The Scrapbook Image Writer allows users to export documents into Scrapbook from any application, such as AutoCad® or Adobe® Acrobat®, with the print function. Simply open the document, go to Print, and select the eBeam Scrapbook Image Writer from the printer list. Documents are imported instantly into Scrapbook, where they can be saved, printed, or shared online for free.
Teachers and students can access easily an impressive online library of photographic images into the eBeam Gallery. Type in any search term and take your pick of high quality digital images. Import the images into Scrapbook as either objects or backgrounds to add a multi-media dimension to any presentation.
"We are delighted to launch this new version of eBeam Interact Software. We have received very positive feedback from both educators and students about the ease of use of eBeam,”said Rafi Holtzman, CEO of Luidia, Inc. “Creating products that make a difference in the lives of students and educators is what it’s all about.”
"The students really loved the eBeam system and are excited about using it. Setup was so easy. It literally is just plug and play," said Marisa Hamilton, Chemistry Instructor, Texas City High School, TX.
About Luidia
Luidia produces eBeam portable interactive solutions that work with existing writing surfaces to capture meeting notes as they are created and, in conjunction with digital projection, turn traditional whiteboards into interactive ones. Luidia also provides its award-winning Idea Capturing Technology™ to industry leaders such as 3M, ACCO, Hitachi, NEC, edding AG, and Uchida, who incorporate the technology into compelling new interactive presentation and display products.
Formerly a division of Electronics for Imaging (NASDQ: EFII), Luidia was incorporated in July 2003.
eBeam is a registered trademark and Luidia is a trademark of Luidia. All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.
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For more information contact:
Jenny Rutherford
650-413-7521
Jenny@luidia.com
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